Breaks In Cologne – Cologne Hotels

Posted March 22, 2010 by BookingBuddy

Germany’s oldest city feels surprisingly modern these days. Make your way down the very streets that Romans walked on over 2000 years ago, and gaze skywards at the towering, ultramodern buildings scattered around the city. Pop into a restaurant and get a taste of Kolsch, the city’s own beer, or try some of Kohn’s special dishes.

See
Fragrance Museum Farina-Haus – There are many fragrances around these days with the name Eau de Cologne, but the original version can still be found right here. Visitors to the Farina-Haus will be able to see the different bottles used to display the perfume, notes left by Giovanni Maria Farina (the perfume’s original maker), and get a glimpse into the process of perfume production. The museum also conducts a special tour, with an actor dressed up as Giovanni Farina leading guests around.

Stay
Hotel Coellner Hof – This décor in this hotel may be a little dated, but its great central location is sure to win guests over. The rooms are mostly laid out in 1970s shades of avocado and brown, but they are spacious and very comfortable, with large fluffy pillows and crisp bed linen. The huge spread at the buffet breakfast give you a great start to the day – eggs, bread, cold cuts, smoked salmon and other delicious goodies are laid out in a pile for you to enjoy. Room rates start at around £60, and include breakfast.

Eat
Haxenhaus Zum Rheingarten– Housed in an 800-year-old building, this restaurant offers guests a taste of hearty Cologne fare. Those of you with a large appetite will be pleased to find out that most sausages are served in metre and half-metre portions – an archaic style of measurement left over from much older days. You’ll also find lots of pork and pork knuckles on the menu, served up in different styles and topped by a variety of sauces.

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Categories: City break destinations, Cologne, Europe, Germany